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    Tremendous night of soccer although it would be a real American team if they were white players and black players from various states and their parents grew up here and were born here

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    Most of the players are Americans born and raised here....A few of them are German Americans but they're still American and playing well

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    How far can the Americans go?

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    Brazil and Ecuador are equal. Not sure if USA prefers one or the other. They are going to have a hard time keeping up possession and pace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    How far can the Americans go?
    one more game max

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    They do have home country and ive heard the south americans are all pissy not thinking the copa should ever be played in good ol usa. Like its a insult to their soccer pedigree. Id luv to see usa take this trophey. More copas in america

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Brazil and Ecuador are equal. Not sure if USA prefers one or the other. They are going to have a hard time keeping up possession and pace.
    huh? USA will most liklely play Peru or Venezuela... Ecuador not even in the picture for the next round

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian Rocket View Post
    one more game max
    They will be favored next game then probably get Argentina in the semis the way things are shaping up if they get by

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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    huh? USA will most liklely play Peru or Venezuela... Ecuador not even in the picture for the next round
    What are you talking about?



    The United States men’s national team is off to Seattle after the Yanks won Group A of the Copa America Centenario.


    Opening the night in danger of missing the knockout rounds, the 10-man Yanks held off Paraguay 1-0 before watching Costa Rica beat Colombia 3-2.


    The U.S. won the group on goal differential, and now waits to see what happens Sunday in Group B.


    [ MORE: Player ratings | 3 things | Klinsmann reacts ]


    Who will they face Thursday? The runner-up of Group B, which is far from settled ahead of Sunday’s finales.


    Brazil leads Group B on goal differential and plays No. 2 Peru. Both teams have four points, so a draw will give the group to Brazil unless Ecuador makes up six goals worth of difference with a big win over Haiti.


    Ecuador can still finish first or second, but needs a win for either opportunity to come true.


    Let’s further simplify:


    PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 11: John Brooks #6,Brad Guzan #1 and Geoff Cameron #20 of United States celebrate the win over Paraguay after the Copa America Centenario Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The United States defeated Paraguay 1-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
    — If Brazil wins, it finishes first. If it draws, it finishes first unless Ecuador unloads on Haiti.


    — If Peru wins, it finishes first. Ecuador would pass Brazil for second with a win over Haiti.


    — If Brazil and Peru draw, Peru will finish second unless Ecuador beats Haiti by six or more goals. If Ecuador beats Haiti by six goals, Peru would drop to third and Brazil and Ecuador would be divided by goals scored. If Ecuador beats Haiti by two goals, it passes Peru. If Ecuador beats Haiti by one goal, well, math is going to be an issue and we’ll leave that on the side for now.


    There’s also a scenario where the runner-up would be determined by drawing lots. Bonkers.


    In summation — how proper — the Yanks look fairly likely to get either Peru or Ecuador in the quarterfinal, and would be favored against either given home soil.

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    Most likely will be Ecuador and that's a hell of a lot better then Brazil but they are much better then Paraguay or Costa Rica. Going have to play better then they did tonight

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    Quote Originally Posted by MoneyLineDawg View Post
    What are you talking about?



    The United States men’s national team is off to Seattle after the Yanks won Group A of the Copa America Centenario.


    Opening the night in danger of missing the knockout rounds, the 10-man Yanks held off Paraguay 1-0 before watching Costa Rica beat Colombia 3-2.


    The U.S. won the group on goal differential, and now waits to see what happens Sunday in Group B.


    [ MORE: Player ratings | 3 things | Klinsmann reacts ]


    Who will they face Thursday? The runner-up of Group B, which is far from settled ahead of Sunday’s finales.


    Brazil leads Group B on goal differential and plays No. 2 Peru. Both teams have four points, so a draw will give the group to Brazil unless Ecuador makes up six goals worth of difference with a big win over Haiti.


    Ecuador can still finish first or second, but needs a win for either opportunity to come true.


    Let’s further simplify:


    PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 11: John Brooks #6,Brad Guzan #1 and Geoff Cameron #20 of United States celebrate the win over Paraguay after the Copa America Centenario Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The United States defeated Paraguay 1-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    — If Brazil wins, it finishes first. If it draws, it finishes first unless Ecuador unloads on Haiti.


    — If Peru wins, it finishes first. Ecuador would pass Brazil for second with a win over Haiti.


    — If Brazil and Peru draw, Peru will finish second unless Ecuador beats Haiti by six or more goals. If Ecuador beats Haiti by six goals, Peru would drop to third and Brazil and Ecuador would be divided by goals scored. If Ecuador beats Haiti by two goals, it passes Peru. If Ecuador beats Haiti by one goal, well, math is going to be an issue and we’ll leave that on the side for now.


    There’s also a scenario where the runner-up would be determined by drawing lots. Bonkers.


    In summation — how proper — the Yanks look fairly likely to get either Peru or Ecuador in the quarterfinal, and would be favored against either given home soil.
    My apologies... the commentators were saying that we will draw peru or Venezuela in the next round... I do apologize for not researching it myself and relying on what these guys who get paid to give out info say...my fault...

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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    My apologies... the commentators were saying that we will draw peru or Venezuela in the next round... I do apologize for not researching it myself and relying on what these guys who get paid to give out info say...my fault...
    It's all good

    Ecuador is tough but no reason we can't advance in front of a rabid home crowd in Seattle

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    It seems we're not going to be a big underdog whoever we play

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    It seems we're not going to be a big underdog whoever we play
    Only due to home soil, not talent

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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Only due to home soil, not talent
    By winnlng the group of death it will strengthen there fifa ranking. Regardless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    It seems we're not going to be a big underdog whoever we play
    On the other hand we are not a big fav either. So the usa price has great value. At least in this first round

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    Well the next game going to be interesting

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